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    The Getaway Cafe

    4.8 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Qian L.

    Speedy service, kind staff, and great food! Deluxe Benedict- 9/10 Eggs cooked perfectly, sauce was tasty, everything from the veggies to the hash brown was very good. Short stack pancakes- 7/10 Fluffy but did not that have that chewy texture in traditional hot cakes. Chilaquiles- 10/10 Everything was perfect. Would definitely order again.

    Jessica M.

    We stopped at Getaway Cafe on our way to a day trip to Bodie, and it was such a great find! From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. The owner was so sweet, she sat us down and took the time to make a little small talk with us, which made the experience feel so warm and personal. Bailey was our waitress, and she was absolutely lovely! I had a classic mimosa and the Eggs Benedict, substituting bacon for the Canadian bacon, with a side of extra-crispy house potatoes. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly! Great food, wonderful service, and such a friendly atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

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    Amanda M.

    What a fantastic breakfast spot!! This is a little out of the way from the main South Lake Tahoe downtown but is well worth the short drive or would be great to hit on the way in / out. I ordered the deluxe eggs benedict, which they kindly added chorizo to in lieu of Canadian bacon; my boyfriend ordered the sausage, biscuits and gravy; and we shared the coconut french toast because we just really wanted to try it! The servings are large but we ate nearly everything, and needless to say we were stuffed! I absolutely loved the chorizo--might be my favorite from a restaurant. The French toast was nearly perfect too, as it was thick and soft / moist but not soggy. I loved the coconut but feel the normal French toast would've been great too. Everything tasted fresh and house-made, as they say it is. The staff was incredibly nice and I believe the owner was at the front hosting people, which goes to show the service, thought and effort that goes into this place! Will definitely come back when in the area again.

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    Chloe' A.

    A perfect place to stop on your way to or from Tahoe. You may find yourself having to wait but it will go by quickly. Service is prompt. I was rarely left waiting for my drink or meal. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Food looked and tasted fresh. I enjoyed every bite. Highly recommend you stop by.

    Kelly D.

    What a fantastic way to start our Lake Tahoe vacation! We had a group of 8, and despite being very busy, the wait was only less than 20 minutes. The staff was friendly, organized, and kept everything moving smoothly. We enjoyed sitting on the shaded patio while we waited for our table. The food was outstanding. Our table ordered everything from the chilaquiles and breakfast burritos to pancakes, bacon, eggs, and the famous coconut-crusted French toast. Every plate was delicious, the portions were generous, and everything came out hot and fresh. The coconut French toast absolutely lived up to the hype! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and it's the kind of local place you hope to find when you're traveling. If you're visiting South Lake Tahoe, do yourself a favor and have breakfast or lunch at The Getaway Cafe. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Tahoe!

    Corinna T.

    I found The Getaway Cafe through a local recommendation, and he did not steer me wrong. Breakfast here was great. Portions are big. My husband and I shared the chilaquiles with chorizo (their specialty) along with their coconut French toast. The chilaquiles dish was tasty. We felt the coconut French toast with bananas was okay and a little overhyped. Service was perfect. Our waitress kept checking on us and I noticed the owner personally visited each table as well. I would come back next time to try other dishes.

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    Ruthie W.

    Getaway Cafe was recommended to us by my brother in law and sister in law. They visited before during their trips to Lake Tahoe. We checked it out this morning for breakfast. They had the banner for best brunch 2025 hanging nicely. Diane, the owner, put us on the waitlist and also showed us to our table. Very warm welcome! We started off with coffee. Hubby had the Chorizo Quesadilla and enjoyed it very much. The portion was enough for 2 meals. Sure enough, he took half home. I had the Coconut French Toast, the small portion. Even though it's supposed to be small, I still left some on my plate. Love the fresh sliced bananas with it! There are more menu items we would love to try. Just need to come back and visit again!

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    Kimberly G.

    This is our second time here, but first time back in 7 years. It was just as good as I remembered. We arrived in Saturday around 8am and it wasn't busy at all, which was really nice. There is a lot of parking. The inside is a little small, but it's super cozy. We were seated right away. All of the waitresses were super friendly and helpful. I ordered the Morning After with sausage. It was so good. The potatoes were seasoned perfectly. The biscuit was nice and fluffy and the sausage gravy was super flavorful. My husband ordered the eggs benedict and he really liked it. We were in and out which was nice as we wanted to beat the traffic back down the hill to get home. We will absolutely be back the next time we are in Tahoe.

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    Jill N.

    I don't know what I liked more ~ the excellent food or the warm greetings and service or outdoor seating. I can't say enough about the fresh quality of the food. The breakfast choices were out of this world. The special was monte Cristo. 5/5. As a vegetarian I had lots of choices and was very happy with my Spanish omelette- great coffee and a full bar.

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    Mykah L.

    Amazing restaurant food was delicious and the owner and her staff were so warm and welcoming giving great recommendations and checking on us regularly it's cute place with a spacious patio and cozy interior.

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    Julia L.

    Service was great and to our delight we were seated right away during brunch time. Food was good though on the salty side for my taste.

    Andrew M.

    I stopped by The Getaway Cafe with my wife and two friends, and the hospitality here is truly top-notch. Our server, Carmen, was incredibly kind and gave us some great menu suggestions. To make the experience even better, the owner, Diane, actually came by our table to introduce herself. It's always really nice to see an owner who is that attentive to her customers and invested in the dining experience. For my meal, I ordered the breakfast burrito which, as you can see from the photo, comes wrapped in a great spinach tortilla and served with sour cream, and salsa. It was loaded with egg, chorizo, green and red peppers, onions, and pepper jack cheese. I was a bit surprised, though, because even with so many distinct, flavorful ingredients packed inside, those flavors didn't quite come through. The pepper jack cheese was just a little too heavy-handed and ended up overpowering everything else in the burrito. The other minor issue was that I had specifically ordered hashbrowns with my meal, but I was served the breakfast potatoes instead. They were still perfectly crisp and seasoned well, but just wasn't exactly what I asked for. Overall, the atmosphere and the service made it a great experience, but I just wish the burrito had a better balance with less cheese, and that the sides hadn't gotten mixed up. I'd definitely give them another shot, though!

    The Coconut Crème French toast with shredded coconut, bananas and a decadent coconut crème sauce- all homemade!! EXCELLENT! :-)
    Ryland D.

    After being in South Tahoe for the last four days I can say without a doubt, the Getaway Café is my favorite restaurant. The food was exceptional; I love French toast and they have four different types! I got the coconut French toast with shredded coconut, bananas, and a decadent coconut cream sauce, smothering it! It was amazing! The bloody Mary's are also great. For those of you that like it spicy, they do use horseradish and their bloody Mary mix is incredible! But I have to say, the best part of this restaurant is the staff and ambience. Everyone was so incredibly kind and helpful. Our drinks never went below half a glass, and the helpings were tremendous and kept coming! I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, hands-down! If you only go one place in Tahoe for breakfast or lunch, go to the Getaway Café. You won't regret it! :-)

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    Food was great! Service was on par. Our new breakfast spot for sure! Nice patio and setting.

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    Very friendly folks and great food. Usually a long waiting line the chili is wonderful.

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    This place is amazing! If you have a wait it is worth it. Totally awesome! Food is excellent and so is the service.

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    Are there any gluten-free options? Bread?

    We were just there last month and unfortunately there wasn't a gluten free bread option. Just corn tortillas or lettuce were their suggestions.

    Is the Parmesan crusted grilled cheese sandwich still available ... or did I miss it on the current menu?

    Yep...just saw it on the menu yesterday! 😁

    Do they take reservations?

    No. First come first serve

    Is breakfast served all day?

    Yes until 2 om

    Are dogs allowed on the outdoor patio?

    Yes but they only serve outside when they have a larger staff to cover outside. I would call ahead and see if the outdoor patio is open for service.

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